Australia Day Events

On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what’s great about Australia and being Australian.

In communities across the nation, Australians take to the streets, parks and backyards to celebrate our land, people, heritage, diversity and freedom.

Queensland

Australia Day Fireworks presented by the Queensland Government
South Bank reach of the Brisbane River
Wednesday, 26 January
7.30pm -7:40pm

The skies above South Bank explode with a 10-minute change as required fireworks display. The fireworks will be set to a stirring soundtrack that celebrates Australian culture, in the Smart State.

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New South Wales

Morning Ceremony - Woggan - Ma - Gule
8.00am – 8.20am
Royal Botanic Gardens, Farm Cove, by the Main Pond
Closest entry via Henry Lawson Gate, Mrs Macquaries Road.

The traditional Woggan-ma-gule Ceremony marks the official start of the Australia Day celebrations. It takes place on the sacred sites of the native Gadigal people: Sydney’s traditional landowners.

Australia Day in the Park
9.00 am – 8.00 pm
Hyde Park North

This year, the program of activities in Hyde Park has lots of fun and free entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. There’s no better place on Australia Day to grab a bite, listen to sounds of live groovy tunes and stay cool and relaxed. Hyde Park has it all…. All day long!

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Victoria

Australia Day Voyages Concert & Fireworks
6.30 pm
FREE EVENT

The concert will lift off with a re-enactment of the Aboriginal Dreamtime story of “How the Yarra River was Created”. The Nyet Nyet Bunyips, Bunjil the eagle hawk and supreme God of the Wurundjeri people, indigenous performers and the Spontaneous Choir, a strong 120 voice choir, will create vocalisations and a mosaic depicting images of the Australian landscape and Aboriginal mythology.

Australia Day Flag Raising Ceremony
11: 00am
Melbourne Town Hall

Be part of the official Flag Raising ceremony as John Landy, AC MBE, Governor of Victoria, delivers the Australia Day Address and officiates as the National Flag is raised. This formal Australia Day ceremony includes a Service Guard of Honour and the RAAF Band. At 12noon there will be a flypast by the RAAF F18s depending on availability and weather conditions.

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Western Australia

Australia Post Australia Day Legends Luncheon
Government House Ballroom , St George's Terrace, Perth
Friday 21 January 2005, 12 noon
Contact - Ian Leggoe, Australia Post, (08) 9237 5235

Traditionally heralding the arrival of Australia Day festivities in Western Australia this popular luncheon, sponsored by Australia Post and replicated nationally, is a significant corporate, civic and community function attended by 250 people.

Lotterywest Skyworks 2005
Perth Foreshore
Wednesday 26 January 2005, 8pm
Free event
Contact - City of Perth (08) 9461 3333

Celebrating its 21st anniversary, the spectacular Lotterywest Skyworks has grown into a must-see event for Perth residents and visiting guests on 26 January!

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South Australia

Lord Major's Official Flag Raising Ceremony
10.50 am - 11.15 am
To be held on Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide.
Featuring the 10/27 Band and Tri-Service Half Guard of Honour
and 21 gun salute.

Australia Day Grand Parade
11.20am-12 noon
Supported by the Adelaide City Council, proceeding south along
King William Street to Victoria Square.

The parade will be led by the Tri-Service Half Guard of Honour.

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Tasmania

Aust Day Citizenship ceremony
11.00 am - Wednesday 26 January 2005
Sandy Bay Regatta pavillion
Presentation of Awards

Aust Day Awards Presentation Ceremony
National Flag Rasing Ceremony
10.00am - 11.15am
Burnie Civic Centre

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ACT

ParkLive '05
Glebe Park, Civic

Canberra's newest outdoor festival of fun! Top local bands and DJs will take to the stage from 3pm. Entertainment and activities start from 1pm including skating and bik competitions and displays. Try your hand at disc golf and break-dancing plus lots more.

Great Aussie Day Breakfast
8.00am
Commonwealth Park (near Stage 88)

An Australia Day favourite. This free breakfast of sausages, fresh fruit, tea and coffee is a chance to join with the Canberra community on our national day.. A range of entertainment will also be provided.

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Northern Territory

Elliott - Australia Day Celebrations
12 noon to 4pm - Wednesday 26 January 2005
Sports and Recreation Park, Elliott.

Flag Raising, BBQ lunch, Australia Day address and awards, cutting of the cake, thong throwing, cockroach race, frog race, marathon pie eating comp, wheelie bin race.

Darwin - Australia Day Fun Run/Walk
7:00 am - Wednesday 26 January 2005
Mindil Beach

Sponsored by Davies Sports for Leisure and part of the Tattersalls Australia Day Sports Carnival. Over 1,000 people will join in this healthy way to start the day. With 3 klm and 5 klm options and a $1,000 handcrafted pendant to win from Creative Jewellers (NTL04/267), Darwinites are sure to flock to this free event. Registration on the day is essential.

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